170805-N-VR594-0206 ARABIAN GULF (August 5, 2017) Rear ADM. Bill Byrne, commander Carrier Strike Group 11, from Pacifica, Calif., prepares to depart the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Combatant Strike Squadron (HSC) 8. Princeton is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Special

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170805-N-VR594-0206 ARABIAN GULF (August 5, 2017) Rear ADM. Bill Byrne, commander Carrier Strike Group 11, from Pacifica, Calif., prepares to depart the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Combatant Strike Squadron (HSC) 8. Princeton is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)

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